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The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant

3.5 star property
Wimborne inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of town, The Minster Arms offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a cozy coffee shop, and an inviting garden. Connect to WiFi and unwind at the bar or restaurant while enjoying British cuisine. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $106
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 West Street, Wimborne, England, BH21 1JS

What's nearby

  • Wimborne Model Town - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tivoli Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Priest's House Museum and Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wimborne Minster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 38 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 16 min drive
  • Hamworthy Station - 20 min drive
  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Olive Branch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Butchers Dog - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piazzo Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cricketers Arms - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant

When you stay at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Minster Arms Inn Wimborne
Minster Arms Inn
Minster Arms Wimborne
Minster Arms
The Minster Arms
The Lion Pub & Restaurant Inn
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Inn
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Wimborne
The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Inn Wimborne

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (20-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant and nearby?

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant like?

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant is a short 3-minute walk from Wimborne Minster and 4 minutes' walk from Tivoli Theatre.

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Reviews

The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Shower
Bed
Food
Pub
Bar
Bathroom
Coffee

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!

Just lovely! Cute, quirky, dark and cozy. Best bed and amazing breakfast. Staff superb too! Great solo stay... huge thanks.
Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Catching up with an old school friend, clean tidy room and friendly staff
Nicola, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly welcome and service by the owner. Cosy, clean and comfortable room.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great food

A last minute booking but we weren't disappointed. Tastefully decorated, clean bedroom, spacious bathroom. No onesite parking but there is a carpark right across the road.
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place

Perfect for my 2 night business trip. Lovely food, great room, friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back
sara, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

the hotel was fine. What needs to be made clearer is that the car park is actually a Dorset Council run pay and display between 8am and 6pm. Also the hotel is on a busy junction in Wimborne and is noisy at the peak hours.
Norman, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

my stay

very clean
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room very comfortable staff warm welcoming and friendly would definitely stay again and highly recommend 😀
Lesley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Lion Hotel was a pleasure to stay in. Clearly recently decorated to a high standard the quality of materials used were also reflected in the way the bedrooms were furnished and clean crisp linen on comfortable beds
Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms, good bar, fantastic food.
Aaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trefor the manager was great. Very helpful and kind. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was bright and clean. The facilities were great. The bed was comfortable. The bar and restaurant were nice and I enjoyed the live music and quiz night.
Anne Marie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything great
James, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overall not too bad

Our overall stay was great, however , we had issues with several things in the room, the shower door did not close, the lighting was extremely poor, the dispensers in the bathroom didn’t work and our kettle was filthy. The room was clean and newly refurbished and the tea and bottled water was plentiful. The breakfast was delicious.
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place and excellent breakfast
jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff so helpful lovely food overall a very nice stay
Maureen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best

Absolutely stunning staff first class and an absolutely lovely building, will definitely be returning
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Anniversary stay

Gorgeous hotel, lovely large room. Great facilities and lovely staff. Early awakening from washing machine and deliveries - understandable. Will be returning again.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, clean, quiet good food. Would stay again.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely pub with lots of character

Really enjoyed my stay. Excellent breakfast. Very helpful friendly staff.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay

All good staff were great, was on the top l floor so only for the fit
terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely stay in Minster Arms - comfortable clean rooms and great staff
Lois, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a really pleasant stay, friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Parking is limited but found a spot near by.
peeping, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is one of the most charming English places I have stayed. We only stayed here because we wanted to go to renoufs but we will definitely be back !
Katie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Comfortable, with good staff .
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spot on!!

Great stay! Really nice place! And the charcuterie and cheese board in the restaurant was amazing!!
Andrew, 2-night trip